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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.30, 1,586.62 and 778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.30, 1,586.62 and 778.24 is: 1,074.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.30 : 1,586.62 = 778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.30/1,586.62 = 778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.30x = 1,586.62 × 778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.30x = 1,234,771.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,771.15/1,149.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.37

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